On the final day before the U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump intensified their campaigns in key battleground states, drawing large crowds and prominent supporters. Harris focused on Pennsylvania, while Trump made stops in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Early voting has already hit record numbers, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive election.
One day before the U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump, intensified their efforts in the final stretch of their campaigns, focusing on rallies in pivotal states.
Kamala Harris is betting on mobilizing working-class voters in Pennsylvania with a high-profile event in Philadelphia, featuring appearances by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey. Her goal is to galvanize support in the critical swing state and bolster the Democratic turnout.
Donald Trump, meanwhile, has ramped up his presence in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan—three states crucial for his bid. He began his campaign day in Raleigh, North Carolina, addressing his supporters before moving on to a packed schedule of four rallies across three states. After his appearance in North Carolina, he held events in Reading and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which are also planned stops for Harris. Trump’s campaign will conclude with a nighttime rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he aims to capture the crucial support of undecided voters.
Harris spent her Monday concentrating on Pennsylvania, visiting several working-class communities, including Allentown. She will close out her day with the Philadelphia rally, alongside prominent figures, in an effort to energize the base and draw in undecided voters. Early voting has already reached record-breaking numbers, with approximately 82 million Americans having cast their ballots. North Carolina leads in participation, with 57% of its 7.8 million registered voters already voting, surpassing the record set in 2020. Pennsylvania, with its valuable 19 electoral votes, has become the most sought-after prize among battleground states that could ultimately decide the election outcome.
Polls show Harris and Trump neck-and-neck heading into this critical moment, heightening the anticipation on the eve of the election. A Trump victory would make him the first president to have been convicted of a felony and only the second to secure non-consecutive terms, recalling the legacy of Grover Cleveland. In his speech in North Carolina, Trump reiterated his tariff threat against Mexico, warning that he would impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports if President Claudia Sheinbaum does not take stronger action to prevent the flow of criminals and drugs into the U.S. Although Trump has not met Sheinbaum, he remarked that she seems like “a very nice woman,” but also threatened to raise tariffs to as high as 100% if efforts are not effective.
Meanwhile, Harris is aiming to make history as the first woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the Oval Office, following her trailblazing role as the first Black woman vice president. Her ascent to the Democratic nomination came after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, following a poor performance in a debate in June.
With the nation’s eyes firmly on these two candidates, the election day on November 5 promises to be a defining moment for the political future of the United States.
